October 13th, 2012
Tom Spencer previews the Master Gardener tour to show how to mix edibles with flowers and plants for wildlife. Visit two gardeners who stripped out the grass for food, flowers, art, and outdoor living spaces. Daphne answers: Can I recycle kitty litter in the garden? See how to plant bluebonnets and other wildflower seeds with tips from Andrea DeLong-Amaya.
Tips of the Week
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Plant transplants of arugula, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, Swiss chard and Chinese cabbage.
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Plant seeds: lettuce, spinach, carrots, radishes, peas.
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Plant herbs like cilantro, thyme, oregano, chervil, winter savory.
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Plant perennials, evergreen shrubs and trees.
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Fertilize the lawn with a slow-release granular fertilizer.
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Pull up weeds that are germinating!
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Question of the Week
Can I recycle kitty litter in the grass or non-food areas?
Featured Garden
Ann and Robin Matthews
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Holly Plotner and Carolyn Williams